Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for a two-nation visit to Russia and Austria on Monday. Before his departure, he said the visit will help India deepen its bilateral ties with these nations.
“I am embarking on an official visit to the Russian Federation for the 22nd Annual Summit and my first ever visit to the Republic of Austria over the next three days,” part of the Prime Minister’s statement read.
“The Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia has advanced over the past ten years, including in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment, health, education, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
“I look forward to reviewing all aspects of bilateral cooperation with my friend President Vladimir Putin and sharing perspectives on various regional and global issues. We seek to play a supportive role for a peaceful and stable region. The visit will also provide me an opportunity to meet the vibrant Indian community in Russia.
Over the next three days, will be in Russia and Austria. These visits will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen ties with these nations, with whom India has time tested friendship. I also look forward to interacting with the Indian community living in these countries.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2024
“In Austria, I will have the opportunity to meet President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Karl Nehammer. Austria is our steadfast and reliable partner and we share the ideals of democracy and pluralism.
Modi will first visit Russia and then travel to Austria.
In Russia, President Vladimir Putin will host the Indian PM on Monday. Modi will attend a diaspora event in Moscow on Tuesday.
This will also be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in over 40 years.
“I look forward to my discussions to take our partnership to even greater heights in new and emerging areas of innovation, technology and sustainable development among others. Together with the Austrian Chancellor, I look forward to exchanging views with business leaders from both sides to explore mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities. I will also be interacting with the Indian community in Austria who is well regarded for their professionalism and conduct,” the Prime Minister said.
